A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the fourfold purpose of leading the Church in:
Evangelization of the world.
Mark 16:15-20 [KJV/NIV]
Worship of God.
John 4:23,24 [KJV/NIV]
Building a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son.
Ephesians 4:11-16 [KJV/NIV]
Meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion.
Psalms 112:9 [KJV/NIV], Galatians 2:10, 6:10, James 1:27